Rider Profile

Petra Schmidtmann

Hometown

Nederland, Colorado

Age

18

Height

5'9"

Social Media

About Petra

• What got you into riding?
"My parents wanted me to get into a sport and my dad used to race when he was younger and thought I should try cycling. Since then I’ve been in love with the sport and haven’t stopped."

• At what age did you start?
"I started cycling at 9."

• What inspires you?
"My inspiration comes from elite riders who push themselves to their limits. It comes from master riders because even though they might not be winning all of the races they’re still doing what they love. It comes from juniors who dream beyond the stars. But it especially comes from my family, immediate friends, and community."

• What is the best part of being on the LUX team?
"The best part of being on the LUX team is that it’s built of juniors of all ages working together, with different skill sets of riding, but have similar dreams to further their cycling."

• Who is your favorite super hero?
"My favorite superhero is the Honey Badger. OK, not real, but would have a rocket powered bike and snuff out bullies everywhere! 'Look , up in the sky!'"

• If you could have any super power, what would it be?
"Rocket Power!"

Highlights

2018

1st 2018 US National Cyclocross Championships 11-22

1st Overall and 3 stage wins 2018 Tour of Americas Dairylands 17-18

1st 2018 DFC Criterium Cat 3

3rd 2018 Superior Morgul Road Race Cat 3

2017

1s JW 15-16 Time Trial, Crit & Road Race Colorado State Championship

2nd Varsity Colorado High School Mountain Bike State Championship

2nd JW 15-16 Cyclocross National Championship

1st Women U21 Fat Bike World Championship

2016

3rd SW 4 Colorado Crit State Championships

2nd JW 15-16 & Women 11-22 Cyclocross National Championship

2nd JW 15-16 Team Pursuit Track Nationals

1st JV Colorado High School Mountain Bike State Championship

Fun Facts

#1:"I lived in Mexico for 5 years."

#2:"I learned how to ride two-wheels on a motorcycle before a bicycle."